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Manteca Rec swim lessons signups start
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Lifeguard Ryan Culpepper helps one of his students in the Manteca Rec swim lessons at Lincoln Pool a number of years ago. - photo by HIME ROMERO

Manteca Recreation & Community Services swim lesson registration is now underway.

You have the option of group or private swim lessons at Lincoln Pool located on Powers Avenue across from the fire station.

Manteca residents are only being allowed to register at the current time. Then, starting May 12, registration is open to both city and non-city residents.

Parents are advised to register early as popular time slots during each session fill up fast.

Group lessons are offered on nine different skill levels with five programs designed for those 6 and older as well as four younger age specific programs for those nine months to three years, three to five years, four to six years, and six to 13 years.

There is also adaptive lessons for those with special needs.

There are four group sessions.

Sessions cover two week periods, Monday through Thursday for eight lessons at 40 minutes each. The cost is $75 for Manteca residents and $85 for non-residents. Lessons take place at the Lincoln Park swimming pool.

The upcoming sessions are June 2-12, June 16-26, June 30-July 10, and July 14-24.

Private one-on-one swim lessons for 9 months through adults are available at the Lincoln Park pool for $130 for residents and $140 for non-residents. They are Monday through Thursday with  40-minute lessons.

There are 10 separate weeks being offered June 2 through Aug. 6  

 Registration for upcoming sessions closes at 6 p.m. the prior Thursday of the session you want your child in.

 

Water safety day &

junior lifeguard camp

 A free water safety day takes place Saturday, June 7 a6 Lincoln Pool between noon and 5 p.m.

Activities are from noon to 2 p.m.     

There will be water safety demonstrations, games and free admission to the pool.

.There is a Junior Lifeguard Camp that teaches basic safety and water techniques planned for  July 14-17.

Campers will build stamina through swimming and games. Students should be comfortable swimming Independently in deep water. Although it is taught by certified lifeguards, it is not a certification class.

Registration includes a T-shirt.

The cost is $125 for residents and $135 for non-residents.

Register by June 26 at 6 p.m.

The recreation office has relocated to 295 Cherry Lane at the Manteca Senior Center.

For more information call 209-456-8600 or go to www.mantecagov.com/recreation

 

To contact Dennis Wyatt, email dwyatt@mantecabulletin.com